Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Implement an academic view on knowledge, particularly through the mastery of methods and literature research tools.
• Summarise the contributions of different sources to justify an opinion or decision
• Develop and structure reasoning by basing it on suitable scientific arguments
• Demonstrate working and analytical rigour.
• Be rigorous and independent in learning, particularly through adequate planning of activities to be undertaken in order to best utilise the time available.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Demonstrate self-awareness, assess themself, and adapt.
• Actively master a knowledge base in human, legal and social sciences, essential for analysing problems in management.
• Understand the implications of different human sciences on the way organisations and markets work.
• Implement an academic view on knowledge, particularly through the mastery of methods and literature research tools.
• Summarise the contributions of different sources to justify an opinion or decision
• Develop and structure reasoning by basing it on suitable scientific arguments
• Critically compare knowledge acquired to real situations.
• Develop and structure reasoning by basing it on suitable scientific arguments
• Demonstrate working and analytical rigour.
• Be rigorous and independent in learning, particularly through adequate planning of activities to be undertaken in order to best utilise the time available.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Demonstrate self-awareness, assess themself, and adapt.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This business law course will acquaint students with legal terms and concepts revolving around businesses. Students will get accustomed to the concept of merchant, business development formalities, different commercial corporations provided by Belgian law, contracts businesses may have to subscribe to and actions they may have to take during their lifetime. The course will also introduce students to insolvency proceedings businesses are likely to cope with. The course offers a theoretical and practical approach to the studied themes.

Content of UE

This course is intended for non-lawyers. The key chapters of the course are therefore: - business and its legal meaning: the concept of merchant; - specific rules applying to merchants: jurisdiction of commercial courts; specific forms of proofs; bankruptcy ; - commercial corporations; - principle of freedom of trade, competition law, trade practices; - insolvency; - main business contracts.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable